Sal Mineo Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Weight | 64 kg |
Date of Birth | January 10, 1939 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Date of Death | February 12, 1976 |
Sal Mineo was a talented American actor and singer who, in his short life, gave memorable performances in popular films like Rebel Without a Cause (1955), Giant (1956), Crime in the Streets (1956), Exodus (1960), The Longest Day (1962), Cheyenne Autumn (1964), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), etc.
Born Name
Salvatore Mineo Jr.
Nick Name
Sal Mineo, The Switchblade Kid, The Latin Lover

Age
He was born on January 10, 1939.
Died
He died after being stabbed to death on February 12, 1976, in West Hollywood, California at the age of 37 years.
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
The Bronx, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Sal studied at the Quintano’s School For Young Professionals, which was a private high school in New York City for working child actors.
Occupation
Actor, Singer
Family
- Father – Salvatore Mineo Sr. (Coffin Maker)
- Mother – Josephine Alvisi (Coffin Maker)
- Siblings – Sarina Mineo (Sister) (Actress), Michael Mineo (Brother) (Actor), Victor Mineo (Brother) (Actor)
Genre
Rock and Roll, Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Epic Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
64 kg or 141 lbs
Girlfriend / Boyfriend / Spouse
Sal Mineo had dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
He was of Italian (including Sicilian) descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual
Moreover, he was also rumored to be ‘Gay’.
Distinctive Features
- Short height
- Best known for playing lonely, jittery, humorless characters

Sal Mineo Facts
Contrary to his onscreen persona, Sal was known to be very extroverted, easygoing, and optimistic in real life.
Featured Image by Allan Warren / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
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